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    Most banner towing I've witnessed is at a beach and is over the water off shore.. When I was shark spotting a small roll of toilet Paper was dropped over the threatened surfers and of course the radio station paying for the Plane broadcast it to anyone on their frequency via a large radio strapped in the Back seat. I carried the radio station personality in a front seat. Nev.
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    It's not a well engineered arrangement at all. Nev
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    You have never required an asic or identification to walk around a terminal but they will have to change their surveillance of Passengers who are near the gate and have already passed through security. He wasn't unticketed but missed the plane he was booked on. Murdochs News 24 likes fear and Hate. Not a great reference. source, Nev
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    You don't want play in control surface Pivots or linkages. (Flutter). Nev
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    It's most likely listed as AWK in the flight Plan (Air Work) and cleared to operate in a defined area and level(s) specifically. . Generally dropping anything from a Plane is Prohibited, but there would be exceptions. Banners are draggy but not dense. The load, (drag) is generally enough to require all the reserve power the Motor can make continuously. (Max visual impact for money) Often with a finer pitch prop fitted. I've rented Banner towing Planes and they are usually hacks you wouldn't fly (in normal circumstances). Being a (very) cheap hire rate was my reason. That's when I needed HOURS in my log book. Nev
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    A couple of funny answers back there? eh Danny. Nev
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    You have mentioned that quite a few times already. Austrian Pilots?? Nev
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    They used to tow Drogues for Gunnery practice. Illawarra FS had a P 51. doing that. A lot of the sky writing was by Fred Hoinville All of these ops (including shark spotting) were done by commercial Pilots. Nev
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    If it didn't serve a functional purpose it would not be there. Nev
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    Any place where there's a running clearance will be Subject to chattering in a floating torque situation (Harmonics)_. If turbines do it, Reciprocating motors are Much worse. Flywheels and Harmonic balancers have been around for ages. It causes fretting and fatigue. Nev
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    Just for info NO reduction gear set up tolerates a zero thrust situation well, even turboprops. Nev
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    Took my Citabria to one of them. Recommend. Nev
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    It 'Cooks' engines with the drag of the Banner. I couldn't think of anything more boring. . Nev
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    Look under ETOPS. Also under international law ICAO pilots must operate the Aircraft in the Most SAFE Manner at all times. Nev
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    Automotive fluid is corrosive to metals ,removes paint and is hygroscopic. (soaks up water) and therefore requires frequent bleeding and replacement.,. The mineral oil will keep for years and has more lubricity. Nev
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    Modern Twins to be certified, MUST Be able to fly on one engine IF an engine fails above V1. on take off. On cruise it's often just a lower cruise height.. With a twin you are required to land (in principle) at THE NEAREST suitable AERODROME. How about some facts instead of a "well known saying". They are Urban Myths. Same as there are only those who have landed gear up and those who will land gear up. NO REAL pilots talk this $#!t.. Nev
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    That's just silly. Nev
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    Some versions of that engine broke rockers. Sad that 2 nice people are now not with us. Nev
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    You fly a twin if you want redundancy if/when an engine fails . It naturally follows they are More expensive to operate and more difficult to fly. Nev
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    That's the normal way of doing things. Replace Volunteers with ELECTED. and they MANAGE the operation as in most businesses, where Property ownership by Individuals doesn't decide control. All members have the right to vote and do what's allowed under the Constitution of the Body. How that can read is controlled by the State where it's registered. Referring to that might throw some light on what's possible. Speculation and rumour have limits. Nev
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    We didn't get where we are with one single issue. You could write a good sized book on this sorry saga. I wouldn't take on the Job of rectification for all the tea in China. It's a Poisoned chalice. A fair bit of blame to go around. Nev
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    Like it or not, It's the only show in town for a lot of people.. Nev
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    Perhaps the apathy was underestimated.. Nev.
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    There should not be much disagreement about that.. Nev
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    So we prefer some one with Little Knowledge; I| would not like the task of arguing THAT case. Watching what Happens (scrutiny) is required in many instances. IF he's elected HE can be un-elected. . Firms Sponsoring events. Could they be exerting influence with Management? Nev
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